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Monthly Archives: February 2012
mousing around
On someone else’s computer, I think I need a tutor – it’s deflating to learn how little I know. New software perturbing, my ineptitude disturbing, the speed of my reaction causing grim dissatisfaction – where to go from here? I … Continue reading
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Nature poem for WWP
A big black crow just fell off our wispy willow tree. Whatever made him think he could land somewhere that shifts with every breath of breeze? The bird is free, does as he will, and just like man, his arrogant … Continue reading
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haiku challenge 29
Flybe to be here to find my lovely daughter to stay for a week, here with my family. Yesterday was a journey as was this challenge. The challenge journey has been joyful hard labour – a haiku a day. The … Continue reading
haiku challenge 28
I’m living the dream in France , as Vivinfrance – a logical name. A logical name for this rural perfection, that is my life here. A life of poetry, quilting, blogging with good friends: that’s living the dream The prompt today is to write a … Continue reading
I may be some time
Tomorrow at crack of dawn, I set off for a week in Northumberland with my daughter. Life could get hectic and I may not be around to read and comment as much as I should like. Commenters on my post … Continue reading
HAIKU CHALLENGE 27
A long time ago the unthinkable happened. Please, never again. Written for The Haiku Challenge 2012 – http://pendownmythought.blogspot.com/2012/01/haiku-challenge-is-back.html
Wordle Muddle
My senses are entranced as I wait for inspiration. O Muse, I murmur, why are you pelting me with difficulties? The map of how to do it is lost in dense pungent smoke. Nothing comes to mind, My thoughts are … Continue reading
haiku challenge 26
The term latchkey kids takes on a bitter meaning for these poor children For these poor children life is just deprivation – eat, sleep when you can wherever you can – find rest and escape in dreams and togetherness. http://pendownmythought.blogspot.com/2012/02/haiku-challenge-2012-29-days-29-haiku_26.html
Sculpture
A sculptor needs a three-dimensional mind whereas mine is one-dimensional at best. I made a sculpture once – it was flat that’s right, a flat piece of wood with a knot in it – a knot in a strategic place … Continue reading
6-word-Saturday
I earned some money this week. And when I say earned, boy do I mean it. I was asked to give an intensive course in English to the 20-year-old daughter of a friend of a friend, who was struggling with … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice in Wonderland, Carnival, chess, crumb quilt, TEFL
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haiku challenge 25
Cult cultivate flowers, fruit, salads, vegetables – a sane way to live for http://pendownmythought.blogspot.com/2012/01/haiku-challenge-is-back.html
haiku challenge 24
Prompt: Dream Walks my ideal walks are many and various and all on the flat * Beside a river – anywhere, if you’ll come with me – beside the sea beside the sea we will breathe the bracing air to … Continue reading
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haiku challenge 23.2.12
Giving what you can to those who have not brings its own reward Not seeking reward just wanting to help others, to lighten their load. To lighten their load is the best kind of delight, giving what we can The … Continue reading
A CRABBY TREE
© Duncan Hutt Boy, I’m warning you, if you go on climbing you’ll be stuck unable to go up or down. Oh well, don’t say I didn’t warn you. Just be careful as you fall, I need those twigs and … Continue reading
haiku challenge 22
Paint the Image Legs twirl, toes spring up joyful dance of grace, beauty – her youth gives delight. http://pendownmythought.blogspot.com/2012/02/haiku-challenge-2012-29-days-29-haiku_22.html
